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October 24, 2021
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This article highlights 1st Step  Male Diversion Program as a now-thriving former Innovation Grant participant. Executive Director David Phillips along with board member and retired district judge Bill Kellough share the results of the work with a group of funders, highlighting 1st Step’s record of success. Read the Full Story

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By David Phillips September 6, 2024
Explore the multifaceted process of criminal desistance in this in-depth analysis, integrating social, psychological, and neurophysiological perspectives. Learn how social structures, individual agency, and brain functions, such as prefrontal cortex activity and neuroplasticity, play a role in the cessation of criminal behavior. This comprehensive approach sheds light on the mechanisms that support desistance and offers insights for designing effective interventions and rehabilitation strategies. Dive into the latest research on how biology and environment intersect in shaping pathways away from crime.
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By David Phillips May 22, 2024
Discover how the 1st Step Male Diversion Program leverages Desistance Theory to facilitate habilitation and reintegration. Download the latest research paper to learn more about its impact and potential applications.
September 20, 2022
First Step Male Diversion Program was approved by the joint committee, both Tuesday and previously, – $300,000 towards a $1.1 million facility to help house those currently going through the diversion program.
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